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Seanad: Housing Policy: Statements, Questions and Answers (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate her on her appointment. I wish to be associated with the sentiments expressed by Senator Wilson about Deputy Penrose. I thank the Minister of State for her contribution which was mainly constructive. We will allow her away with the non-constructive parts as having a cut is part of politics. I am pleased the Minister of State referred to...

Seanad: Housing Policy: Statements, Questions and Answers (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: She should carry on. She is doing well.

Seanad: Housing Policy: Statements, Questions and Answers (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Keane should stick to her script.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The Senator should not blame An Post.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Spoken like a true Tory.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That is nonsense.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator John Kelly also asked for an extension.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Three voices from the grave.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It is.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the Government's announcement yesterday of 31 May as the date for the referendum on the fiscal compact. We had a good debate in this House on the issue, which should be followed through with another discussion once the referendum legislation is published. We might be somewhat constrained in terms of the time available. I understand the legislation will come before the Dáil in...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: To me, 5% seems minimal for processing of this charge.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Conway should calm down for a second.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: My point is that far fewer than 30% of citizens have paid and by the end of this week, the Government will be lucky to break 50% or 60%. The Minister was able to row back substantially on the septic tank charge registration while under pressure. He has proved that he can look outside Leinster House and then decide to row back on decisions he has made. This is totally unfair. The majority...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I have asked repeatedly for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to come into this House to update Members truthfully and factually on the position in respect of this household charge. It is causing grave concern and I warn the Government that unless it is dealt with in a reasonable fashion, the scenario of which the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: On a point of principle, I oppose taking all Stages of the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012 today. It is significant sleight of hand by the Government, as this is the first increase in motor tax duties since 2008 and undoes the vast majority of the work undertaken to reduce motor tax duties on low-emission cars. The Bill provides for significant tax increases in the case of...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Has Senator Gilroy read it?

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: You have in your-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: We can have a proper debate on it after people have had a chance to read it. This would be the best way to do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That is only because you did not----